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QJEEM22Ch051e: JEE Main 2022 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM22Ch051e Solution: Portland cement contains 'X' to enhance the setting time. What…

Portland cement contains 'X' to enhance the setting time. What is 'X'?

Multiple Choice Options

A $\mathrm{CaSO}_{4} \cdot \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
B $\mathrm{CaSO}_{4} \cdot 2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
C $\mathrm{CaSO}_{4}$
D $\mathrm{CaCO}_{3}$

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Gypsum is added in portland cement to slow down the process of setting of the cement so that it gets sufficient time to hardened.

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